The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland

The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland

1970 · 104 min · ★ 4.4 · Drama, Comedy, History

Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland (Norwegian: Balladen om mestertyven Ole Høiland) is a 1970 Norwegian drama film directed by Knut Andersen, and starring a broad cast of notable Norwegian actors, headed by Per Jansen as Ole Høiland. Ole Høiland was an actual Norwegian Robin Hood-figure in the early 19th century. He steals from the rich and gives to the poor, enjoying numerous affairs with attractive women along the way. The story culminates in the ambitious burglary of Norges Bank, Norway's central bank.

Directed by Knut Andersen · Written by Knut Andersen

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Per Jansen Ole Høiland
Sverre Hansen Peder Olsen Høiland
Aud Schønemann Gjertrud Gullivsdatter
Anne Marit Jacobsen Gunvor, Oles søster
Ola Isene Lasson, prest
Kjersti Døvigen Ingeborg
Harald Heide-Steen Jr. Jacob Tengsereid
Leif Juster Hauge, fengselsforvalter
Sølvi Wang Hilda Hauge
Alf Malland Løvdahl, kjøpmann
Gisle Straume Lahn, politimester
Tom Tellefsen Andreas Berg, baker

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